AI Solution Day 2026: HR & People

2026-10-20 · 12:00:00 · Vienna

weXelerate, Space 28

Praterstraße 1, 1020 Vienna

AI Solution Day brings together AI and HR-tech startups with corporate leaders at weXelerate in Vienna to address modern hiring, retention, and people operations.

AI Solution Day brings AI and HR-tech startups into direct conversation with corporate decision-makers looking for new approaches to hiring, employee development, retention, and people operations. The third edition focuses on HR & People, featuring startup pitches, hot seat sessions, co-creation roundtables, and open networking.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders building product-focused, scalable software and platforms for HR and people operations should consider applying before the September 20 deadline. It offers free access for selected teams aiming to connect directly with corporate buyers.

What happens

Ten chosen startups take the stage for five-minute pitches, followed by three minutes of questions and live feedback. The schedule also features two 45-minute co-creation roundtables where participants tackle live corporate challenges, followed by open networking.

Who's in the room

Attendees include over fifty corporate decision-makers, innovation teams, and HR leaders, alongside more than twenty-five vetted startups. The gathering is organized by weXelerate and sponsored by ÖBAG.

How to prepare

Time your pitch deck strictly to five minutes, focusing on clear value propositions for enterprise HR workflows. Come ready with concise responses for the three-minute feedback segment, and prepare specific case studies relevant for interactive roundtable discussions.

Organizer: weXelerate GmbH

Register

At a glance

Tickets
Free for startups; 1,400 EUR for corporates
Format
Ten selected startups present 5-minute pitches with 3 minutes of Q&A and live feedback. Two 45-minute working sessions for co-creation roundtables. Open networking session.
Theme
HR and People
Who can apply
Product-focused startups developing scalable software, platforms, and technology for HR and people operations, subject to a curated selection process.
Attendance
50+ decision-makers, 25+ vetted startups
Sectors
Ai ml, Saas
Ticket options
  • Startup Participation — Free
  • Corporate Participation — 1,400 EUR

Agenda

  1. Demo Day and Hot Seat Sessions — Ten selected startups will present their AI and HR solutions through five-minute pitches, followed by three minutes of questions, live feedback, and audience voting.
  2. Co-Creation Roundtables — Corporates will bring real HR and people challenges into two 45-minute working sessions, where startups and participants can examine potential solutions together.
  3. Networking — The day concludes with an open networking session, giving founders, HR leaders, and innovation teams time to continue conversations.

Sponsors and partners

  • ÖBAG

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